You Are the Sugar in My Coffee:: Zombie_In_A_Box and Ciel

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Sighing softly, Aras took part of the sandwich in his hand and placed a piece of it in his mouth. A satisfied smile came to his face as he said lightly, “Hm…yes, this does taste really good.” Aras still didn’t eat as much as the normal person would, but he was certainly doing much better than he was before. Rubbing one of his eyes the slightest bit, he let out a rather content yawn as he murmured, “Your cooking is as great as ever.” Dark blue eyes held a rather gentle look in them as he asked, “How was your day today, John?” He wondered what type of flowers the other had planted, and if he was selling any. Aras usually bought flowers from the other, because of the fact that he liked the fragrance, and if he was lucky, he’d get a few for free. Leaning back the slightest bit, he stared up towards the sky… the sun was setting, and it looked rather lovely outside.

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John felt a soft, happy blush accompanied with a smile spread over his face. Each compliment he got now just made his confidence bigger. He was especially glad if it was Aras liking his food... Honestly, at first John was a bit scared that Aras may be anorexic, but it seemed that it wasn't it. Or, he was getting better.. Either way, everything was fine. The raven smiled at the question and glanced away for a moment. "It wasn't anything special, really... I worked at some rich family's garden, they had a bunch of bushes.. Each one was a different figure, just like in the movies! Do you know how much work it is to cut one?" He asked in a slightly whiny tone, a small pout on his face. "But... Well, they have this cute little daughter. She came out to thank us all after we were done." He trailed off with the softest smile on his face. The raven adored kids of all ages - he wished to someday find someone to adopt kids with...

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Aras sighed softly as he ran a hand through his own hair, the fingers nestling against his head, not moving for a minute as he listened tot the other talk. Offering him a smile, the German man murmured, "Well, as long as you were doing what you love, I don't see the problem. It's cool that they have a nice child." There was something that lit up the slightest bit in Aras' eyes. He loved children, really. Despite the fact that stereotypically, German men were thought of as cold, hard brutes, Aras got along well with children, and was a nice, gentle man, who wasn't really all that mean without any reason to be. "It sounds like you had a good day. I'm glad that I get to spend the rest of the day with you."

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John managed to notice Aras' reaction to when they talked about the child. He couldn't stop the soft smile from spreading across his face as he took a sandwich with salmon and quietly nibbled on it. Maybe if Aras agreed to get into a relationship... If it worked out, and they stayed together for a long time, maybe.. Maybe they would get married? Then they could try to adopt a child! John looked as if he was day-dreaming about something absolutely wonderful with a smile on his face as he nibbled on the sandwich. He was awoken from his thoughts by what the other said next - successfully making him blush. "I'm glad I can spend time with you too..." He answered with a soft smile on his face before shifting a bit closer to the other.

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Feeling his stomach coil in pain from hunger, the brown-haired man took the rest of the sandwich that he had ripped apiece out of to cry and began to eat it, a small smile on his face as he glanced at John. He usually only ate when he absolutely needed to...and he considered it that time when his stomach started to twist and feel uncomfortable. The fishy taste wasn't really a bother to the German man, loving the taste of the red fish, a small tint of blush on his cheeks as he noticed the fact that he had successfully made the other blush in return. Why did his friend have to be so darn cute!? Noticing the chubby male shifted forward the slightest bit, he blinked a few times before murmuring, "So what are your plans for later tonight, y'know, after we're done with the picnic?" There was a rather small smile on his lips as he teased, "Got a hot date?" He gently poked the other's shoulder, trying to show him he was just joking around, a small chuckle coming from his throat before he took anout bite of the delicious sandwich.

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John felt weirdly satisfied when he watched Aras eat the food. He was set on making the other eat more and more until he actually ate properly and not only when he felt pain from hunger. Even if he didn't really say it, John did offer more snacks and parts of his meal to the other more often now. Hearing the questions towards himself, John couldn't help another blush on his cheeks as he glanced down, nibbling on his lower lip. "...If I get lucky, yes." He muttered out a reply, clearly embarrassed. Relationships were still not his thing... So very much not his thing... He had about zero ideas of how things went there. Like, there were supposed to be kisses, touches, and... He had no idea what else. Dates? Sleeping together? Valentine's day? What did people do in relationships?!

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Continuing to take small bites out of the sandwich, the young German let out a rather satisified hum as he continued to eat. After a few minutes, he finished the sandwich, licking his lips the slightest bit to get the excess crumbs off from around his mouth. When he heard the other's response however, he let out a good-hearted chuckle. Of course he was jealous of whoever it was...but he wasn't going to make that obvious. With a bit of false glee in his eyes, he asked with a smile, "Who's the lucky guy, eh?" Rubbing the back of his neck with a bit of a nervousness in his motion, he was actually rather curious... who was it that was stealing John from him?

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John shook his head at the question, still horribly embarrassed. "I-I'll tell you if... If it doesn't fail..." He mumbled out before glancing up a bit shyly. "Okay?" He asked softly before smiling a bit shyly. Soon enough, he took another sandwich - kind of like a way to have an excuse to keep his mouth shut. He glanced away a bit in embarrassment, thinking of how awkward it would be when he actually asked Aras out... If he even managed to do it.

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Aras blinked a few times, feeling a bit let-down by the answer that he received. Was he other really too uncomfortable to tell him about it. Nodding slowly and offering him the same, goofy smile, "Oi, that's alright. I hope everything works out for you, y'know?" Gently, he placed a hand on the other's shoulder, patting it a few times before he leaned back against his own arms, staring at the sunset before them, a small yawn coming from his lips. "Hey, do you want to go get ice-cream after this? I'll pay."

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John let out a relieved smile and nodded while swallowing the bite of the sandwich. "Thanks." He murmured out softly as he looked up at Aras and smiled warmly. He wasn't going to back off now... He'd do it tonight, and that was that. His expression warmed up even more at the suggestion and he nodded, his dark eyes warm and soft. "Sure, but I'm treating you next time." He said with a smile as he took out a croissant with chocolate and began eating.

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"Ooh, there gets to be a next time? I'm excited already!" cooed Aras in a rather childish manner, laughing softly at his own reaction. Stretching the slgihtest bit, he decided that he was going to wait on the ice-cream instead of eating any other food. He knew he wouldn't eat too much icecream, but he wanted to save a little bit of room in his stomach to do so. "What flavor are you going to get? I think I'm going to get chocolate custard on a cone.."

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John huffed softly at the other's reaction before letting out a chuckle himself. "Well, friends do hang out, right?" Though if you reject me, it would be too awkward... The last thought remained unsaid. He was pulled out of his thoughts again by the simple question. "Strawberry with caramel syrup." The raven said without any hesitation. "It's absolutely delicious..." He trailed off with a dreamy sigh.

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"Yeah, a best friends hang out all the time." Aras gently poked the other's shoulder teasingly before cooing, "Isn't that right, best friend?" Laughing softly, he rested his head on the other's shoulder, "Hey, how did you cook that salmon? Like...what spices? It tasted really good, you did a fantastic job!" complimented the German man with a wide smile, obviously happy that they got to spend time with each-other.

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John smiled warmly at the other, a bit of nervousness still staying. "Yeah, that's right..." He agreed softly as he smiled, his eyes darting up to Aras' face. He could never stop himself from staring at those amazing features - everything from his jaw line to his eyes seemed just... Perfect. The raven smiled widely at the question as he shook his head. "I barely used any spices. Just salt and some lemon... Oh, and dill." He said with a warm smile. "I could make you some if you want later? The whole fish with rice tastes great."

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Aras chuckled softly as the other male looked at him. His breathing was a bit more relaxed than it was usually was. But that was how it usually was when he was around John, he just tended to get really relaxed and ease into the being that was John... he always enjoyed their time together, and really did just find solace in that. "Hmm...it's tastes amazing for such little amounts of spice... you cane make anything flavorful, can you?" He poked the other's cheek softly, offering up a dorky smile. "Hmm...maybe, if I'm still hungry that is... I'm sure after having ice-cream, I'll be pretty full.."

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John smiled warmly at the praise, slightly embarrassed, but definitely happy. "Erh, I don't really use much spice at all... Honestly, it's all mild or nothing." He admitted with a slightly nervous chuckle while scratching the back of his head. It felt great to hear a compliment about his food from Aras! The raven smiled warmly and nodded at what the other said next before leaning back slightly on his arms. "Okay..." He agreed quietly before taking another sandwich to eat. "Do you have any more plans tonight?" He questioned, looking at him a bit curiously.

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"Hmm...plans later tonight? No, not really. I figured that I'd keep the rest of the night free just in case you wanted to hang out or watch a movie or something, I don't know...I thought that we could spend some more time together." admitted the German man with a rather small huff, a small, rosy pink blush forming on his cheeks, complimenting the warm, caramel skin that he owned. Blue eyes staring at the sky, they soon drew away before he yawned quietly, and laid back on the blanket, closing his eyes in a relaxed manner. He was so content at the moment...

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John felt a soft blush conquiring his cheeks again when he heard Aras. Maybe he should just ask him out now? There could be a lot of awkwardness later... Or even right now. The raven turned around and shuffled inside of the basket for a while before pulling something out - a bouquet of beautiful flowers. He bit down on his lip slightly before quietly handing them to the other. "Um... I-I've been thinking..." He started quietly, clearly embarrassed and slightly nervous. "...Maybe we could... You know... Try a relationship again?" The raven asked softly, raising his eyes up to the other a bit timidly. "...I... I love you..."

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With his eyes closed and still laying down on the blanket, when the German man heard a rustle, he peeked one eye open before closing it. John was just getting something from the basket, no big deal. Though...when he felt a bouquet of flowers resting against his hands, he opened his eyes and sat up, and then...he noticed what the other was saying. His face shot up a vivid, rosy hue in an instant. John wanted to try a relationship!? He nearly started to cry in happiness, he nearly laughed in joy... but he didn't, instead, he nodded his head a few times to what the other said, his eyes forming tears, though they didn't slide out, he said rather suddenly and instantly after the other's confession, he blurted out, "I love you too!" Nearly covering his mouth in embarrassment from how excited he sounded, he then said in a more proper manner, "I would like to try a relationship with you too, John."

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John couldn't help but feel even more nervous when he saw just how red Aras' face was. Ahh, was it a bad idea after all? Of course it was, goddamit! The raven couldn't bring himself to say anything else, staring down at his lap instead, nibbling on his lip. God, this was embarrassing... His eyes shot up the moment he heard the other say he loved him too. Happiness instantly lit up on his face as he pulled the brunet into a tight hug, a soft chuckle leaving his mouth. John didn't really know what came next, but he knew he was happy... And that was all he wanted for now. He pulled back after a bit and smiled widely as he placed his hands on the other's cheeks, the most loving expression on his face. It seemed like he wanted to kiss the other, but wasn't really sure... How...

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As he felt his body being pulled into the warm, loving embrace, a small huff of relief came from his lips. He was still flushed, his cheeks a rosy hue as he snuggled his head into the other's chest, rather glee. He couldn't be happier right now... he was actually the happiest he had been in a long time. As he felt the chubby man pull away from their hug, he felt the large hand on his face. Gently, he pressed his cheek against the warm, inviting flesh. Looking back into the other's eyes... this was the perfect chance. Aras wasn't particularly good at starting things like this, but carefully, ever so carefully, he neaed forward, pressing his lips in a nearly timid manner against the lips that belonged to John. Would the other man be okay with this?

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John still adored the way Aras' body felt against his own. It was so warm and nice... When the two of them were apart, only his hands connecting them, the man felt as if it was nearly perfect... Well, until he was kissed. At first, the raven seemed frozen, shocked, completely not knowing about what to do. What?... Slowly gathering up his courage, the chubby male tried moving his lips along with the other's - a bit clumsily, hesitantly, but... It was still enjoyable for him. A lot. His body soon relaxed as his arms wrapped around Aras' neck, gently holding it to himself.

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Feeling the other tense up over his touch, he nearly drew back. Though, when he felt the other's lips starting to move against his own, he closed his eyes in a peaceful manner, inhaling deeply through his nose before exhaling. He found solace in this, it was comfortable, and he enjoyed it. It felt...right, in a sense. He knew that some people who walked by stared but kept walking, and yet that didn't bother him. He was too caught up in the feeling of the other's warm lips against him to possibly care.

 

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Feeling the other tense up over his touch, he nearly drew back. Though, when he felt the other's lips starting to move against his own, he closed his eyes in a peaceful manner, inhaling deeply through his nose before exhaling. He found solace in this, it was comfortable, and he enjoyed it. It felt...right, in a sense. He knew that some people who walked by stared but kept walking, and yet that didn't bother him. He was too caught up in the feeling of the other's warm lips against him to possibly care.

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John's cheeks were getting brighter and brighter with each second that passed with their lips connected. His first kiss... With a guy... That he'd just asked out... And he was so damn embarrassed and nervous about it. The raven pulled back after a bit only to burry his face into Aras' shoulder, clearly absolutely embarrassed. His arms moved around the other's waist, hugging him tightly, as if afraid he'd stand up and leave for whatever reason. "...That was nice." John murmured out, feeling another bright blush on his cheeks - no, his whole face, even.

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"Hmm...yeah, it was pretty nice." admitted Aras quietly as he nuzzled his head in the other's neck in return, wrapped his arms around the other's shoulder with a small huff. He didn't feel like moving, to be honest. This felt far too comfortable to want this to stop... he would be content if this warmth lasted forever... he wished that it could stay this way, but things would get awkward really fast. "So...um...want to go get ice-cream now?"